Flights to Kaunas

Book flights to Kaunas with Ryanair and visit the city that was once the capital of Lithuania, and that to many is still its heart! Kaunas is a wonderful place with a rich history but an eye on the future that makes it ever more attractive as a city break destination. Take some time to explore the charming Old Town, and if you only do one thing when you’re there, climb the steps of Christ’s Resurrection Church and enjoy an incredible view of the city. A stroll down Laisves Boulevard is the perfect way to really get acquainted with the city and soak up its vibrant atmosphere. Book fights to Kaunas today!

Flights from Kaunas

Visit! The remarkable Old Town which is a collection of ancient architectural monuments: the remnants of the 14th century with remains of Kaunas castle, the buildings of the Middle Ages in the Gothic and the Art Déco styles. The Kaunas Fortress is a valuable military heritage composed of a number of constructions that used to be a military complex. There are nine Forts around the city and the IXth Fort serves a museum. The macabre collection of nearly 3,000 devils at the Devils' Museum and the exhibitions showing the unique artistic styles of composer and painter M. K. Ciurlionis, as well as J. Maciunas initiator of the avant-garde Fluxus art movement.

Modernism ideas which spread fast among most countries of the Western World after World War I soon emerged in Lithuania as well. In 1920 when Poland occupied Vilnius, Kaunas became the capital of the independent Republic of Lithuania (1920–1939) and the most important Lithuanian city. As the economy was growing, it was sought to make the capital a modern European city. Lithuanian architects started to design and build houses in the style of modernism, in German called the Bauhaus, which was avant-garde in Europe and the USA at that time. Up to the present day Kaunas is probably the only city in the world where so many buildings of this style were built and have remained intact. Each of the architects who created here had their own individual style which was distinguished for different modern variations. These variations included historical elements, a search for national style or just attempts to convey the main modernism principles.
Buildings:
Central Post Office (Laisvės al. 102);
Kaunas City Municipality (Laisvės al. 96)
Vytautas the Great War Museum (K. Donelaičio g. 64);
M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art (V. Putvinskio g. 55);
Christ's Resurrection Church (Aukštaičių g.4);

Boat trips by "Aitra" boat along the Nemunas River.
During the trip you can try the Lithuanian dishes and various snacks and meals at the Shepherd’s Inn.
Timetable:
Friday 19.00
Saturday and Sunday 12.00, 14.00, 16.30, 19.00

The ship “Perlas” can carry up to 50 passengers. For overnight stay 4 cozy cabins provide accommodation for 13 passengers.
The ship “Perlas” can be hired with the crew for a few hours, a day or a week as required.

Town Hall is distinguished by its slenderness and grace; it is often called The White Swan. Its tower of height of 53 meters is the highest in the old city. Present Town Hall located in the square was not the first in Kaunas. The previous one was destroyed by the fire. New Town Hall started to be built in the marketplace centre in 1542. Ceramics museum is founded in the basement. Wax melting furnaces of the 15th century were discovered near the tower in 1973. Since 2002, one of the furnaces is exposed in the paving.

​Address: Rotušės Aikštė Old Town

Kaunas Castle

Supposedly, the first brick castle at the confluence of the rivers the Nemunas and the Neris was built at the 14th century when the attacks of Teutonic Order began. The castle was fence-type, without towers, it had double walls from stones and bricks from the outside. This defensive castle framed a powerful barrier and the knights did not resolve to attack the castle for decades, thus they used to bypass Kaunas in war marches. However, the castle of Kaunas was strongly broken down by a flood of the river Neris. Both northern towers and more than a half of the castle walls were blown down after the water wash.

Aleksotas funicular (Amerikos lietuvių g.)
This unique mean of transportation was built in 1935. Authentic traction equipment, which has functioned for more than seventy years, is still in use today, including the genuine pre-war wagon, wooden seats, and stop platforms.
Even today the funicular takes people up the Aleksotas hill, from which the panorama of the Kaunas city centre and Old town is wide open. Kaunas is the only city among Baltic States, where such means of transportation is available.
Aleksotas funicular operates: I-V 7.00 - 18.00 (10.00 -13.00. break), VI -9.00-16.00 (12.00-13.00 break) VII - Closed.
Žaliakalnis funicular (Aušros g. 6)
It is the oldest funicular in Lithuania and was constructed by the engineering office Curt Rudolph Transportanlagen from Dresden, Germany with electric equipment from "AEG" and mechanical parts from Bell Maschinenfabrik, Switzerland. The official opening was on 5th of August in 1931 with one passenger car, while the second car was only a platform ballasted with stones used to counterbalance the passenger car. Kaunas is the only city in Lithuania with this type of transport. In the residential district of Žaliakalnis these "climbing cars" serve both as a means of transport and entertainment. Žaliakalnis funicular provides an easy way of reaching the Resurrection Church from the city centre.
Žaliakalnis funicular operates: I - V 7.00 - 19.00 VI, VII 9.00 - 19.00

The most unusual collection of devils in the world.
The Devils' museum, as the name suggests is the museum where all the devils are housed. With three floors and over two thousand exhibits of devils of various sizes, shapes, colours and materials, this is a very amazing museum that boasts of having the largest collection of devils in a single place in the whole world. A large part of the collection comes from the personal collector named Antanas Žmuidzinavičius and it is present on the first floor of the Devils' museum.

It started to be built in 1932 under the project of the architect K. Reisonas. The church is assumed to be the symbol of the Lithuanian independence. It was built from the contributions of people. When Lithuania lost its independence, the construction was already ending, however, there was no interior and the outside was not daubed. In 1940, the church was confiscated, and machine shop of the Radio factory was founded in 1952. In 1989, the building was returned to religious community and after 70 years from the construction beginning the church was sanctified on December 24th in 2004. Visitors have the possibility to go to the observation deck on the church roof to enjoy the panoramic view of the city.

The building was constructed in 1860. In 1876, the czarist government bought it and established the residence of the governor. When Lithuanian Independence was restored and Kaunas became the provisional capital of Lithuania, this building from 1919 to 1940 was the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania. Presidents of Lithuania A. Smetona, K. Grinius and A. Stulginskis used to live and work in this palace.
Today the Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania in Kaunas functions as a memorial-educational institution of Lithuanian modern statehood. The permanent exposition at the Palace reflects the history of the First Republic of Lithuania (1918 – 1940). Periodic temporary exhibitions commemorate outstanding historical figures and events.

It is the avenue of length of 1621 meters: two lines of trees planted in the middle of the avenue created the recreation and walking area. Already from the end of the 19th century, it became an administrational, commercial and cultural centre of the city. After the reconstruction from 1982, Laisvės Avenue became a pedestrian street. It is favourite place of the walk and meetings of Kaunas citizens.

​Address: Laisvės al.

St. Peter & Paul’s Cathedral

St. Peter & Paul's is the largest Gothic structure in Lithuania as well as the country’s only Gothic church with a basilica floor-plan as opposed to the usual cross-shaped design. The breath-taking interior, which stands among one of the most beautiful of its kind in the country, boasts nine separate altars with the high-Baroque main altar being the central focus. The light Renaissance and Baroque touches are the result of renovations from the middle of the 17th century.

The first Gothic Church built by Franciscan monks.
Kaunas medieval monument is the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Ascension, which since 1930, since the years of the anniversary of Vytautas the Great is called by the name of Vytautas. The church of Franciscans was built around 1400. According to the legend, Vytautas the Great Lithuanian Duke who build the church, escaped from the lost battle of Vorskla with tartars in Ukraine. The church suffered from the fires and floods many times; however it maintained its initial design, gothic forms.
There is a Nemunas river water-measure scale attached to the side door of the church showing the greatest floods over the last centuries.

It is considered to be one of the first churches in Kaunas. A wooden church near the castle was built for Bernardines monks who settled in the city in 1468. A brick St. George church began to be built in 1471. It is unknown precisely when it was finished, but it was already functioning from 1503. High span roof, large volume and unplastered brick walls accentuate the Gothic nature of the building. The church contains three naves and five spans. The walls of width of 1.4 meter are buttressed by massive abutments. This church suffered from the fires, wars, and was reconstructed more than once. In 1812, Napoleon's army turned the church to the flour storehouse. For the last time big repair of the church was performed in 1936. There was the storehouse during the post-war. The monks recovered the church, which was indeed in a sad state, in 2005. A brick building lying next to the church was built in the 16th century, which maintained many elements typical to the pointed style.

​Address: Papilio g. 7, 9, Kaunas​Phone: (+370 37) 224 659

Stumbras museum

"Stumbras Museum" gives an overview on the development of alcohol consumption culture in Lithuania and presents the role of the company in the process of industrialization. Visitors may get acquainted with the history of the distillery: century-old buildings, documents from archives and photographs. The exposition shows a collection of historical things related with "Stumbras" company including devices used in the process of production, labels and packing variety. A part of the museum is devoted to a room of Mykolas Velykis who was a co-owner of the distillery in the interwar period. The room is furnished following authentic traditions of those times.
Visitors of "Stumbras Museum" have an exceptional opportunity to walk around the distillery and see how Stumbras’ drinks are produced and bottled in present modern factory.

International contest of the project of Lithuanian bank was declared, and the first place was taken by the team of the architects from Paris. However, the designed building was too expensive, therefore a new project was assigned to be prepared by M. Songaila, the professor of Lithuanian architecture and the chairman of the jury committee. The construction was finished in 1928. The Bank is the building on the corner, having different façades, which is monumental, and distinguishes for its magnificence. A sculptural group with national and Lithuania's statehood symbols is pictured in front of a half-round window in the triangle gable on the main façade. Fortunately, it was protected from destruction during the Soviet period by concreting over the Lithuanian symbols - pillars of Vytis and Gediminas. Antique themes predominate in the Operation hall. It is one of the safest banks. The valuables are secure in the pre-war English safe-deposits. Interior of 1929 was restored in 1996-1997. It is one of the most valuable inter-war buildings of social purpose. The Museum was opened in the bank, which presents exhibits related to the development of banking and monetary relations in Lithuania, videotapes on the Bank of Lithuania, production of currency and its security features.

The original bridge on wooden poles was built in 1812. It was used by Napoleon's Army fleeing from Russia. North-western region, while Aleksotas and Užnemunė belonged to Poland, where the Napoleonic Code and even different calendars were used. Jokingly, Aleksotas Bridge was called the longest bridge in the world: the Slavic (Julian) calendar was used in the province of Kaunas, whereas Užnemunė used the Catholic (Gregorian) calendar; therefore, it took 13 days to cross the bridge (the old calendar was 13 days behind the new one). The bridge had a draw mechanism, which did not function properly and, therefore, was never used.

​Address: Vytauto Didžiojo tiltas

St. Francis Ksaveras Church and Jesuits' Monastery

A baroque Jesuits' church with the buildings of the monastery and the school from the both sides predominates in the southern side of the square. Jesuits started establishing in this block since 1642. The most valuable building of this complex is considered to be the baroque St. Francis Ksaveras Church, which started to be built in 1666, however was sanctified only in 1759. There were difficulties when building this church, it even burnt several times.
TERRACE: the rooftop terrace offers undoubtedly the best views of the Town Hall.

More than 7000 plant taxon comprise botanical collections and expositions. Well-groomed and rich plant expositions, the largest Green house in Lithuania, picturesque old park with a unique pond system and bridges, numerous buildings of Aukstoji Freda estate bears romantic historical spirit and creates calm natural environment for visitors.

The nuclear bunker was established 6 meters underground in the civil safety bomb shelter of the Soviet period. In the nuclear bunker you can see some exclusive exhibits of technical equipment from World War I, interwar, World War II, Cold War and contemporary times. You can also get acquainted with the exposition of the technical development of civil safety. There are many portable devises for scanning radiation and chemical environment and a variety of protection measures from various kinds of dangers exposed in the bunker.

It is a unique and one of the largest (195 ha) open-air ethnographic museums in Europe. It has the biggest quantity of exhibits (140 buildings and over 88 000 mobile exhibits). The museum presents the mode of life, works, and traditions of peasants and townspeople of all Lithuanian ethnographic areas: Dzūkija, Aukštaitija, Suvalkija, Žemaitija and Lithuania Minor. There are fragments of the villages, authentic farms, century-old buildings with flower gardens, orchards and vegetable gardens, with crosses and wooden roofed poles, technical facilities – mills, forges, a fulling-mill and oil-mill lining along 7 km circular route, meandering between forests, meadows and hills.
In the centre of the museum there is a fragment of a township with its typical buildings, where pots are shaped, amber and wood works are done and weaving process of linen is presented.
Guided tours, educational programs, calendar feasts, folk group concerts are being organized in the museum.

The tours organized by Babilonas are designed for groups of up to 40 people. Services: experienced tour guide, bike rental, transportation and technical assistance, and renting of helmets, gloves and bike baskets.
The guests may additionally order lunch packs or other services, including bathhouse, tents, camping sites, etc.

The Capitals Golf Club is the first professional 18 hole golf course in Lithuania.
The course lies in a dramatically varied landscape containing natural lakes, streams, wooded areas and magnificent views of the unspoiled surrounding countryside.

The city has many restaurants, cafes and bars that offer a wide variety of dishes, ranging from Lithuanian cuisine to gourmet and exotic food to suit every taste and budget.
It is highly recommended that while in Kaunas, to try the great potato dumplings – the Cepelinai (Zeppelin), the cold beetroot soup (Šaltibarščiai) and the „live“ (non-pasteurised) Lithuanian honey beer.
Wholesome simple ingredients are the key to Lithuanian cooking. Traditionally cold winters and harsh times are reflected in the “Hunter’s” menu we see today – there aren’t many parts of an animal that don’t go into the Lithuanian pot. Meat is heartily served with staple vegetables such as potato and cabbage.
If you need an advice where to eat in Kaunas, please visit or contact Kaunas Tourism Information Centre (Laisvės al. 36, tel. +370 37 323 436) qualified specialists will give you the best advice.

55°

Set in the atmospheric basement of the stylish Kaunas Hotel, this restaurant oozes romance. It’s a real treat!

It is a restaurant settled in the 16th century building in the main square of Kaunas old town. It is not just a wine-house, wine restaurant and beer restaurant – it is also the cultural centre of Kaunas old town.

The restaurant Diverso offers European cuisine with grill elements. The restaurant is perfect for business lunches or dinners.
Restaurant offers cooking show with a degustation of local dishes with a local drinks.

Restaurant Monte Pacis is headed by chef Darius Dabrovolskas, a bronze winner of Culinary olympics 2012. A la Carte menu, based on local and seasonal products, innovatively and tastefully combines the culinary heritages of different epoques and cultures that once existed and still exist in Pažaislis. The wine list includes authentic wine made by the monks.
Two Monte Pacis indoor hallsare perfectly fit for different types of events, conferences or concerts.

An old, but a great place for tasty doughnut. Lithuanian doughnut, known as a "spurga", is similar to the international doughnut but not quite the same. Spurgos a few other snacks plus the array of coffee, tea or other light refreshments.

​Address: Laisvės al. 84​Phone: (+370 37) 200 355

Arbatinė

Arbatine is a vegetarian café in the very centre of Kaunas.
Vegan-friendly.
English menu.

Predominantly in the Old Town, bars are the place to sit and people-watch. Stylish interiors sit comfortably with traditional ale houses – there is something for everyone in this exciting, full of life city.
From thumping house to cool jazz, Kaunas has a club scene befitting its young, dynamic image. Bold and innovative, you won’t leave until the early hours of the morning.

Avilys

This award winning brewery serves one of the most celebrated beers in Lithuania – Alus.

The lively street, Vilnius, connects the Old Town Hall Square with Laisves Aleja’s main shopping area. Famous for its amber jewellery, as well as earthenware and woodcraft, you’ll find a selection of souvenir and local craft shops in the Old Town. Here, amber is less expensive than you will find in other Baltic countries, so why not take a little something special back home with you.
Many of Kauna’s art galleries are located in the Old Town, just in front of Kaunas Cathedral. You can find interesting works by several local artists, perfect for a personal keepsake.Laisves Aleja, known as Freedom Avenue, is the core of the shopping district – on the whole, you will find many desirable gifts, familiar accessories and fashionable shops. As well as linen items and good quality knitwear, there are plenty of shoe shops.
A large central bookstore is located at Laisves Aleja 81 stocking books, magazines, postcards, maps and the essential tourist guides. Of course, an agreeable coffee bar or café is never far away on this pleasant avenue to take a break!

Akropolis

Shopping and entertainment centre AKROPOLIS is a synonym of supermarkets in Lithuania, which means a rich assortment and a unique combination of commerce, entertainment and services.
AKROPOLIS embraces the following:
Shops selling hundreds of the most popular brands; a wide range of financial, domestic, telecommunication, travel and beauty service providers; lots of entertainments: multiplex movie theatres, bowling, skating rinks, a number of restaurants and delicacies.

At shopping and leisure centre MEGA visitors can find stores that sell everything from fashion goods to building materials. The centre hosts various events, activities, exhibitions all year long.
More than 130 shops and entertainment services, 10 restaurants and coffee-bars. Entertainment: 5-screen multiplex cinema; bowling and pool club; children entertainment club; laser space.
The shopping centre stands out among other Europe shopping centres for its biggest marine aquarium.10 m high, 4 m wide, and 11 m long, with 800 exotic fishes and 6 sharks, this aquarium is one of the most spectacular sights in the country.

Kaunas Airport – Karmelava – is located 13km north east of Kaunas City.
Bus no. 29 regularly departs for the centre from the front of the airport terminal. City bus No. 29 connects Kaunas Airport and Kaunas city.
If you arrive to Kaunas on a late night flight, City bus No. 29E is for your convenience. Every day the bus leaves the Airport for the city centre only after the last flight has arrived.
Useful information: Please buy a ticket from the driver immediately after boarding the vehicle. Please note that for security reasons drivers do not carry cash with them, so please be prepared to pay the exact amount of money (2,4 LTL) or one euro. Paper tickets purchased from the driver must not be validated using ticket punchers.
Taxis are available and the price to the city centre is 44 LTL (13 EUR) . The “Žaibiškas greitis“taxi firm serves the airport and can be called on +370 37 333 111. Taxis can be also found and hired directly from outside the airport terminal building.